Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse yourself in over 100 amazing tricks and illusions at the city's most magical attraction! And with one of the city's best views!
Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station. and Edinburgh University Old College —a famous old campus that provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle's Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter's world!
Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street—said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers to learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city.
After the tour, you'll be given your tickets for the World of Illusions experience - 5 floors filled with tricks and fun things to do!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are welcome to join the tour for free, but please be aware that the route includes parts that would be difficult to navigate with a stroller
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Royal Mile
After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!
Edinburgh Waverley Station
We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
What‘s Included
Tickets for House of Illusions experience
Access to the Rooftop Terrace for a spectacular view of the city
See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
2-hour walking tour with a small group
Fun local guide!
Food & Drinks
Hotel pickup / drop-off
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Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Francisco V,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience to see some of the sites that inspired the books and movies. Absolutely loved it. Our tour guide Kristy was amazing, enjoyable and entertaining.
Incredible day out
393becw,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant experience. Paul was so funny and knowledgable. He took us to so many brilliant places and his love for Scotland and history really shone through.
Experience
qasimaK7674OH,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exploring the areas that inspired harry potter
Excellent tour
Raymond s,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Charlie is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic sense of humor!
Jackson made all the difference!
raymondsV1961UD,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting and amazing guide! Jackson deserves a raise and a golden crown on top of his Slytherin cap.
Brillant tour. Our guide,...
toni h,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brillant tour. Our guide, Paul was very knowledgeable and included us muggles very well into the tour. I was distrubed when i heard about the grave of Thomas Riddle/Riddel where some potter fans dance on his grave and sprinkle glitter on it to ward of bad luck/eveil. I was truly distrubed by the fact. Poor man and his family. Anyhow very interesting tour. Paul was very good at remembering names. He included everyone equally and we got to taste bitter scotch beer. Yum!!!! Would highly recommend.
Fantastic, would highly recommend!
camronc504,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To start, our Tour Guide (Paul) was exceptional with his energy and enthusiasm throughout the tour. The insight and knowledge he had on our subject was also top tier and very easy to engage with. His constant awareness of maintaining our safety as well as not impeding the general public (for example when crossing the road, the uneven surfaces, passing pedestrians etc) was a lovely indication of the genuine care he had for us, not only as a Tour Guide but as a person. In which, this engaged us more with not only Paul but the Tour itself, and as a Harry Potter fan it definitely raised the positive experience we had. The length of the visit was also well timed, as we had plenty of team at each destination and allowed for us to stop and have a talk/questions which made the atmosphere a much more enjoyable atmosphere to be in. I will say the overall admission fee /price was a little steep, but that is overlooked based on the experience we had.
Awesome
tylerwG7858MQ,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kirsty was amazing. Really made the whole trip worth it for us. Genuinely funny and a great tour guide
Happy Potter tour and World of Illusion
JoanneJ908,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour ❤️ Kirsty was first class. Knew her stuff and full of humour. Would definitely recommend this experience. Words of illusion was a perfect finish to the tour. Great fun. 5*
So glad we booked!
X6616URkellyk,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Benjamin! He was so knowledgeable and gave the group a good variety of historical facts and fun comedic banter. He got to know the members of the tour (it was several different groups of friends/couples) and made an effort to involve everyone for a cohesive experience throughout the city. He was so energetic and enthusiastic, he made us feel really welcome and like we were getting a personalized experience. 100% recommend if you’re remotely a fan of the Harry Potter series and/or want a more close and personal insight into the streets of Edinburgh. Also, the Camera Obscura and house of illusions was an awesome way to spend a few hours inside after wandering the city streets - if you’re into optical illusions and perception mind games it’s definitely worth a visit!
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